Matthew Dandrea

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Matthew Dandrea — gift of God
986K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Matthew Dandrea is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Matthew is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Greek Matthaios, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), meaning "gift of God." Author of the first Gospel. The surname Dandrea: Bettina d'Andrea (died 1335), Italian lawyer and professor Francesco D'Andrea (1625–1698), Italian jurist and natural philosopher Franco D'Andrea (born 1941), Italian jazz and rock pianist Gerolamo Marquese d' Andrea (1812–1868), Italian cardinal Giovanni d'Andrea (1275–1384), Italian expert in canon law John D'Andrea (contemporary), American television music composer and arranger Marcelo D'Andrea (contemporary), Argentine film actor Novella d'Andrea (died 1333), Italian lawyer and professor Oscar d'Andrea (contemporary), Italian champion bobsledder Oswald d'Andréa (1934–2024), French composer. Matthew is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 986K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Matthew reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Matthew

Meaning: gift of God

Hebrew

From the Greek Matthaios, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), meaning "gift of God." Author of the first Gospel.

Surname: Dandrea

French

Bettina d'Andrea (died 1335), Italian lawyer and professor Francesco D'Andrea (1625–1698), Italian jurist and natural philosopher Franco D'Andrea (born 1941), Italian jazz and rock pianist Gerolamo Marquese d' Andrea (1812–1868), Italian cardinal Giovanni d'Andrea (1275–1384), Italian expert in canon law John D'Andrea (contemporary), American television music composer and arranger Marcelo D'Andrea (contemporary), Argentine film actor Novella d'Andrea (died 1333), Italian lawyer and professor Oscar d'Andrea (contemporary), Italian champion bobsledder Oswald d'Andréa (1934–2024), French composer.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Matthew is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Matthew by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Matthew has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Matt
  • Matthias
  • Mateo
  • Matteo
  • Mattheus

Notable People Named Matthew Dandrea

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Matthew Dandrea:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Matthew?
The first name Matthew originates from Hebrew. From the Greek Matthaios, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), meaning "gift of God." Author of the first Gospel.
When was Matthew most popular?
The name Matthew reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dandrea?
The surname Dandrea originates from French. Bettina d'Andrea (died 1335), Italian lawyer and professor Francesco D'Andrea (1625–1698), Italian jurist and natural philosopher Franco D'Andrea (born 1941), Italian jazz and rock pianist Gerolamo Marquese d' Andrea (1812–1868), Italian cardinal Giovanni d'Andrea (1275–1384), Italian expert in canon law John D'Andrea (contemporary), American television music composer and arranger Marcelo D'Andrea (contemporary), Argentine film actor Novella d'Andrea (died 1333), Italian lawyer and professor Oscar d'Andrea (contemporary), Italian champion bobsledder Oswald d'Andréa (1934–2024), French composer.
What are the origins of the name Matthew Dandrea?
The name Matthew Dandrea combines two different traditions: the first name Matthew has Hebrew roots, while the surname Dandrea originates from French.
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